Monday sun, Jazz Fest heat, and a week ahead

Morning. We're looking at 17°C and mainly sunny—bring sunscreen if you're outside for any stretch. UV's sitting at 8 (that's high), so you'll feel it fast without cover. There's a Special Weather Statement in effect, so keep an eye on what the day throws at you as it goes. You've got till 8:47 PM for daylight, which means plenty of time to move if you need to.

No major commute disruptions to know about, so you're clear to get where you need to be.

Worth knowing: Valery Fabrikant, who killed four people at Concordia back in 1992, died in prison at 86 over the weekend. It's one of those local histories that still sits heavy. On a lighter note, word's out that Dunkin' is coming back to Canada—Montreal's among the first spots they're hitting. And if you've been wondering why Montreal's got a reputation for good service, turns out we're ranked the sixth friendliest city in the world for it. Not bad.

Jazz Fest's in full swing now, and tonight's the night to move on it before the Canada Day weekend crowds pile in. El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico is playing at Place des Arts and Wilfrid-Pelletier at 7:30 PM if that's your lane. Laura Anglade's at Gesu at 6:00 PM if you want something earlier. Rilès is over at MTELUS at 8:30 PM. Pick your vibe and get out there—these lineups don't hang around.

If you're thinking food, there's momentum around Montreal restaurants right now. Four of ours cracked North America's top 50, and there's been some buzz about sandwich spots worth hunting down if you're looking for lunch. Also worth noting: Dunkin' coming back means some options returning to the rotation.

Sunset's 8:47 PM, so if you're catching a show or heading out after work, you've got a full evening ahead. Weather's on your side—clear and bright. Get out and do something.

A solid Monday. Move on it.